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History Made as Flamingos Become First African U-17 Women’s World Cup Champions

Nigeria’s Flamingos have won their first-ever FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final. The victory also made the Flamingos the first African team to win the competition, with goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku securing the historic triumph. Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute, converting an […]

Zenith Bank Bets ₦190m on Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Innovators

Zenith Bank Plc has awarded ₦190m to 13 winners across three innovation competitions at the sixth edition of its flagship technology event, Zenith Bank Tech Fair 2026: Future Forward 6.0, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing innovation, accelerating digital advancement, and empowering the next generation of African technology leaders. Held virtually for the first time on […]

NDLEA Arrests Two Paris-Bound Nigerians, Intercept 200 Wraps of Cocaine at Abuja Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Nigerians living in Europe after they allegedly swallowed 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46 kilogrammes while attempting to travel from Abuja to Paris, France. The suspects were intercepted on Wednesday, October 28, during the outward clearance of an Air France flight, AF 832, at the […]

Umahi Urges South-East to Trade Political Sentiment for Strategic Alliances, Back Tinubu

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that the South-East has no viable presidential candidate for the 2027 election, urging the region to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Speaking on Sunday at a town hall meeting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, organised by the Directorate of Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation of the APC Presidential […]

APC Defends Tinubu’s 2023 Electricity Pledge, Says Remarks Were Taken Out of Context

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has defended President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign promise to end estimated billing and ensure a stable electricity supply, insisting that his remarks have been taken out of context. In a statement on Sunday, the council’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, said Tinubu made the pledge while addressing members of […]

Fani-Kayode Assumes Duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South African officials, marking the commencement of his duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the country. He presented the documents on Friday to Clayson Monyela, Deputy Director-General, Public Diplomacy, and Acting Chief of State Protocol at South Africa’s Department […]

FG Rolls Out ₦50,000 Monthly Payments to Vulnerable Households

The Federal Government has commenced a monthly cash relief programme offering ₦50,000 to vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, announced this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Doro said the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) was a […]

2027: Hamzat Unveils Manifesto, Makes 100 Pledges for Lagos

The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election, Obafemi Hamzat, has pledged to sustain the state’s development drive and build a more prosperous Lagos. Hamzat made the commitment on Friday during the unveiling of his manifesto at the Wole Soyinka Centre, Iganmu, Lagos. The Deputy Governor disclosed […]

Obasanjo Slams Tinubu Over Borrowing, Says Debt Destroys Generations

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his position on borrowing, declaring that debt is worse than leprosy because it destroys generations. Obasanjo spoke at a symposium in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on leveraging artificial intelligence to solve grassroots problems and accelerate national development. Tinubu had said in April that borrowing should not […]

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